Apr
2017

Urban Decay Vice Liquid Lipstick Swatches 

categories: Beauty, Haul, Lips, Lipstick, Makeup, Mid-Range Brands, Swatches

Urban Decay Vice Liquid Lipstick in 1993, Conspiracy, Backtalk, Studded, WSM, Mad Swatches on Dark Skin

Okay, I love nudes and neutral shadows as much as the next girl but I couldn’t be happier to see Urban Decay moving the heck away from the Naked line for a second. Can I get an amen?! I know I can’t speak for everyone but I’m pretty sure most of you (like me) have grown tired of Urban Decay shoving Naked down our throats. It’s only so much nude a girl can take! Of course, you need your natural everyday foundation, powder, concealer and eyeshadow for simple looks. But you also need some color, girl!
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Apr
2017

My Top 5 MAC Brushes

categories: Beauty, Makeup, Makeup Brush, Mid-Range Brands, Review

MAC 129, 168, 159, 286, 209 Makeup Brush Review

Happy Monday! I know you’re dreading the start of yet another work week but at least I’m here to brighten your dreary Monday with a little MAC love. Last time, we dove into some of my favorite coral lipsticks and favorite highlighters from MAC so I figured I’d keep the faves train going and share my top 5 MAC makeup brush picks. Who couldn’t use a good makeup brush or two?

MAC has been in the makeup game for decades so it’s no surprise that their brushes are arguably still considered to be top of the line for professional makeup artists. When I first started buying MAC brushes I was nowhere near close to being a professional. However, I loved the quality of MAC’s brushes and how well they applied and blended my makeup. Like a good pair of shoes, a good set of makeup brushes can truly help a girl conquer the world! Here’s a peek at my top 5 MAC brushes:
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Apr
2017

Stila Magnificent Metals Glitter & Glow Liquid Eyeshadows are Stunning! 

categories: Beauty, Eyes, Eyeshadow, Haul, Makeup, Mid-Range Brands, Swatches

Stila Magnificent Metals Glitter & Glow Liquid Eyeshadows in Ballet Baby, Diamond Dust, Molten Midnight, Smoky Storm, Kitten Karma and Rose Gold Retro Swatches on Dark Skin

Wednesday’s aren’t just for pink! They’re for glitter too! You may not have noticed but glitter is the next big trend this season and it’s making waves in a fierce way. From glittery eyes to glittery lips, everyone is jumping on the glitter craze and pumping out fun new products for us to sparkle and shine like a diamond princess all spring and summer. Including Stila. Stila jumped in feet first with the new Magnificent Metals Glitter & Glow Liquid Eyeshadows that are so mystical and magical that it’s hard for stores to keep them in stock.
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Apr
2017

Fancie Faves 

categories: Beauty, Beauty on a Budget, Eyes, Eyeshadow, Face, High End Brands, Highlight/Bronzer, Makeup, Mid-Range Brands, Skin, Swatches

Fancie Faves: NYX Total Control Drop Foundation, Hourglass No. 28 Primer Serum, Algenist Splash Hydrating Setting Spray, Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector, Too Faced Hanvgover Replenishing Primer Review

Happy April! I know I’m a couple days late but the start of a fresh, new month is always a cause to celebrate. Especially when it’s pushing us that much closer to summer. Yaaaaas! Besides sunny skies and fun vibes, I’m pretty pumped about April because there’s a ton of new products and collections rolling out right now and it’s got me bouncing off the walls. You know I’m all about enjoying new makeup!

I actually spent a great deal of March exploring new makeup too. After the dust from the holiday madness finally settled, brands started pumping out stuff left and right and I felt like Ash on a never-ending quest to catch them all. Obviously, I failed, because keeping up with every release is just obsessive. However, I did manage to try a handful of new products that turned out to be so amazing that I’m still reaching for them constantly. Here’s a peek at all the products I loved last month:
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Mar
2017

Is the Anastasia Beverly Hills Ultimate Glow Kit Gold or Garbage? 

categories: Beauty, Face, Highlight/Bronzer, Makeup, Mid-Range Brands, Review, Swatches

Anastasia Beverly Hills Ultimate Glow Kit Review Swatches on Dark Skin

Anastasia Beverly Hills is known for dropping hot gems on us every release so it’s not surprising that makeup junkies flock to her new products the second they’re available. After dropping 5 beautiful Glow Kits, Anastasia and daughter Norvina, whipped up a 6th one for holiday: the Ultimate Glow Kit. The internet exploded when the teaser pictures and videos went viral showcasing Anastasia’s latest shimmering Glow Kit. It was such an exciting makeup moment!

That is…..

Until the reviews started pouring in and die hard Glow Kit fans realized that the Ultimate Glow Kit was nothing like the classic Glow Kits we’ve come to know and love. The Ultimate Glow Kit didn’t have that buttery soft, smooth texture or subtle, natural sheen like the Glow Kits before it. Instead, the Ultimate Glow Kit featured a chunkier, more gritty texture loaded with glitter for a metallic glow.
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Mar
2017

NARS Now Available at Ulta! 

categories: Beauty, Blush, Concealer, Face, Haul, High End Brands, Highlight/Bronzer, Lips, Lipstick, Makeup, Swatches

NARS Now Available at Ulta!

Ulta is coming on up! Not to an apartment on the east side, but to the forefront of the Prestige market. Since Ulta first hit the scene in the 90s, the brand has transformed itself from just another beauty store to one of the biggest retailers of all things beauty. For years, Ulta has been playing catch up with Sephora in an effort to surpass them all while setting Ulta apart from the rest. The full service salon and massive selection of both Mass and Prestige brands has kept Ulta hot on the heels of Sephora for quite some time but this year Ulta is leveling the playing field. And in a major way!
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Mar
2017

Wet n Wild Liquid Catsuit Matte Lipsticks Haul + Swatches

categories: Beauty, Beauty on a Budget, Haul, Lips, Lipstick, Makeup, Swatches

Wet n Wild Liquid Catsuit Matte Lipstick in 920B Nudie Patootie, 925B Give Me Mocha, 926B Berry Recognize, 931B Video Vixen, 932B Goth Topic Swatches on Dark Skin

I don’t know if you’ve taken a stroll down your local drugstore makeup aisles yet but, if you have, then you probably ended up walking out with a handful of the new Wet n Wild Liquid Catsuit Matte Lipsticks like I did. From Instagram to YouTube, these budget beauty matte liquid lipsticks have been making quite the wave on social media. Of course, I had to see what the hype was all about when I finally spotted a semi-full display of the new Wet n Wild Catsuit Matte Lipsticks. So do the Wet n Wild Liquid Catsuit Matte Lipsticks live up to the social media hype?
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Mar
2017

My Favorite MAC Highlighters 

categories: Beauty, Face, Highlight/Bronzer, Makeup, Mid-Range Brands, Review, Swatches

MAC My Mimi Extra Dimension Skinfinish, Double Definition Extra Dimension Skinfinish, Shape the Future Extra Dimension Skinfinish, Whisper of Gilt Extra Dimension Skinfinish, Magnetic Appeal Extra Dimension Skinfinish

I may not be a die hard MAC girl anymore but MAC will always hold a special place in my heart! That’s why I’m back with a double attack of MAC this Monday. I’ve already got you set with the coral lips for spring so let’s move on to some of the most popping highlighters MAC has ever released. Shall we?

Over the years, I’ve grown a serious addiction to MAC highlighters. The Extra Dimension Skinfinish ones to be exact. MAC describes their Extra Dimension Skinfinish formula as:

A liquid-powder highlighter that gives a luminous, well-defined finish.”

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Mar
2017

5 MAC Coral Lipsticks for Spring

categories: Beauty, Lips, Lipstick, Makeup, Mid-Range Brands, Review, Swatches

MAC Flamingo Lustre Lipstick, Sushi Kiss Satin Lipstick, Vegas Volt Amplified Creme Lipstick, Toying Around Satin Lipstick, Party Parrot Matte Lipstick

Happy MAC Monday, ladies! If you’ve been hanging around Fancieland since the beginning then you probably remember the days when I used to go stir crazy for MAC. I had to have every new lipstick in every new shade that would flatter me. Boy was that exhausting! I definitely don’t miss those crazy days of hunting down collections and lipsticks but part of me does miss the excitement that a new MAC lipstick would bring every time I popped the cap and smelled the sweet, warm vanilla scent. In an effort to hold on to that nostalgia I’ve put together a nice treat for you this MAC Monday. Starting with some coral lips for spring! 💋
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Mar
2017

Beauty Hack: Blush & Bronzer on the Eyes

categories: Beauty, Beauty on a Budget, Blush, Eyes, Eyeshadow, Face, Highlight/Bronzer, Looks, Makeup, Swatches, Tips

MAC Taraji Glow Mineralize Skinfinish and Makeup Revolution Rock on World Vivid Baked Bronzer Swatches on Dark Skin

Have you ever woke up for work one morning just too tired to deal? You want to get out of bed but you’re too tired to move. Then you finally get up, hit the bathroom and then stare at the makeup you’re still too tired to use. I get it girl! I’ve been there, done that. Hell, I’ve done it so much that I’ve started looking for little ways to cut time from my morning routine so I could sleep in just a little while longer and do my makeup a little bit faster.

My latest morning beauty hack is simple but mind-blowing because I can’t believe I haven’t thought about it before. Instead of using eyeshadow in the morning, try using a little of your blush and bronzer on the eyes for a quick, natural look that requires almost no effort. On a normal day, I typically skip the eyeshadow because it takes up too much time blending 2-4 colors together for a seamless look. But one day I decided to rock the blush and bronzer I picked out for the day on my eyes and magic was made in less than 10 minutes. I rejoiced!
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